Samsung Galaxy A40 Back Cover Replacement

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover and wait for at least two minutes.

• The heat will loosen the adhesive underneath, making it easier to remove.

Attach a suction handle to the right edge of the back cover, near the edge.

If the back cover is damaged, securing the suction handle may be challenging; use strong tape or superglue to ensure it stays in place while it cures.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

If necessary, apply more heat to further loosen the adhesive, but be cautious not to overheat the area; refer to the iOpener instructions for guidance.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom right corner and hold it there.

This will prevent the adhesive from sealing again.

• Insert another opening pick into the bottom right corner.
• Slide the new opening pick along the right edge, cutting adhesive beneath the back cover.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner.

At this point, feel free to remove or continue using the suction cup for better grip.

• Insert a third opening pick at the top right corner of the phone.

• Be careful not to let the adhesive reseal — leave the opening pick in the top left corner.

• Slide the opening pick along the top edge to cut the adhesive.

If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it may have cooled down. Reheat it with your iOpener.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.

• Slide it along the left edge to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the bottom left corner.

Insert a fifth opening pick under the phone's bottom edge.

• Position the pick approximately 0.4 inch (1 cm) from the bottom edge to ensure complete adhesive separation.
• Carefully maneuver the pick to cut all remaining adhesive at the bottom edge of your device.

Avoid damaging the fingerprint cable by pressing down on the fingerprint reader as you lift the back cover.

• Fold the back cover up and away from the device.
• Remove the back cover once it's folded back.